15 April 2013 Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucularia) growing amongst Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) foliage. Plant these under trees, so they get full sun in spring and shade in the summer after the trees leaf out.

11 May 2013 Redbud (Cercis canadensis) in my patio. In nature it is found in woodland. These are shaded by a tall Black Walnut (Juglans nigra).

31 May 2013 Lady Fern (Athyriumfilix-femina) and blooming Virginia Waterleaf(Hydrophyllum virginianum) in my savanna garden. Both of these are woodland plants.

14 June 2013 Foxglove Beard Tongue (Penstemon digitalis) and Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) make a stunning combination in early to mid-June. Add White Wild Indigo (Baptisia leucantha) that also blooms at the same time.

4 July 2013 Prairie or Illinois Rose (Rosa setigera) climbing on my trellis. Even though it’s called “Prairie” Rose, it is a denizen of savanna and grows at woodland edges and in clearings. The long canes have to be woven through or tied to the trellis. Or plant it on a hillside and let the canes cascade down the slope.

20 Responses to Through the Year in My Garden 2013

Pat, taking a photographic walk with you through your 2013 garden is pure delight and some verse by Lord Tennyson sets a perfect year end tone. I especially love your winter scape images; probably because I love painting landscapes in snow. Happy New Year to you!

Greetings Pat, Thank you for the inspiring review of the past year in your yard. What a delightful place for all creatures!
The July photo included 10 or 12 intriguing green verticals, possibly leafless stalks, or rods. Could you please identify them for us? Hope you enjoy the unfolding of a new year, and Thanks again.

Wonderful images to share, Pat. And, of course, as always your opening quote… Thank you! I love all the seasons but particularly the snowy landscapes I look out to now as I anticipate another snowfall this New Year’s Eve. Best wishes to everyone in 2014. May the joy of our native landscapes touch you all!